Cloud
If an existentialist action film is even possible, Cloud would be a prime example.
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Kill the Jockey
A sports-mafia drama and an Almodóvar–esque tragicomedy.
28 Years Later
Danny Boyle is back with one of his best films to date, once again sidestepping Hollywood’s expectations and conventions (this is, first and foremost, a British production).
All We Cannot See, A Bright Future, Esta Isla | Tribeca Festival 2025
One of the great pleasures of the festival was being part of an audience discovering international gems
Dragonfly, Rosemead | Tribeca Festival 2025
Two heavy-hitting dramas stood out, both powered by immersive performances.
The Trainer, Leads | Tribeca Festival 2025
Two manic comedies—one wild, the other more tender—left a strong impression.
Sex
The trilogy “Love, Sex and Dreams” is shaping up as this summer’s most sophisticated cinephile secret.
The Life of Chuck
It joins the ranks of a unique group of excellent Stephen King adaptations where the supernatural component is minimal to nonexistent.
Bring Her Back
The strongest asset and most captivating force here is Sally Hawkins. It’s a shame there’s not more Sally Hawkins on our screens every year.